SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

BLACK HORSE PIKE REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
580 Erial Road, Blackwood, NJ 08012

SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT TO THE BOARD
Dr. Brian Repici, Superintendent

ACTION ITEMS

VOLUME 2016-9 SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

PERSONNEL

Co-curriculum Appointments

The Superintendent recommends the persons shown on SCHEDULE A be appointed to the listed co-curriculum positions at the stipends shown for the 2016-2017 school year and are paid for time served in the positions. Approval is recommended.

Resolution for Emergency Hiring Nothing to Report

We are now required to submit each month to the County Education Office a list of persons we have hired that have not yet received final approval of their criminal history check. The Superintendent recommends approval of the resolution shown on SCHEDULE B that lists those persons and the positions to which they have been appointed.
Appointment Per Diem Substitute Staff

The persons listed on SCHEDULE C are recommended for employment as per diem substitute staff for the 2016-2017 school year, pending completion of all pre-employment requirements. Certificates held and compensation rates are also shown. Approval is recommended.

4. Approval Professional Development/School Business Requests

The Superintendent recommends approval of the Professional Development/School Business
requests shown on SCHEDULE D. Details of these requests and costs to the district are shown
on the schedule.

5. Appointment: CPR Instructors

   The Superintendent requests approval of the persons shown on SCHEDULE H to be appointed
            as CPR Instructors for the 2016-2017 school year. Details of assignments and salaries are shown
            on the schedule.

        6. Rescind Support Staff Appointment

               The Superintendent recommends to rescind the appointment of the support staff
               listed below for the 2016-2017 school year:

                          Colleen Patrickis-Kates Special Education Aide
                          Nicole Vinci                  Special Education Aide

        7. Appointment Support Staff

             The Superintendent recommends the appointment of the support staff
             for the 2016-2017 school year. Details of the salaries are shown on SCHEDULE I.

8. Approval Resignation

M.Baumle, a Special Education Instructional Aide at Highland High School, has submitted a letter of
resignation, to be effective on September 30, 2016. The Superintendent recommends acceptance of the resignation.

S.Roane, a Special Education Instructional Aide at Timber Creek High School, has submitted a letter of resignation, to be effective on September 2, 2016. The Superintendent recommends acceptance of the resignation.

S. Colancecco-Walker, a Special Education Instructional Aide at Highland High School, has submitted a letter of resignation, to be effective on September 1, 2016. The Superintendent recommends acceptance of the resignation.

D. Broe, a Special Education Instructional Aide at Timber Creek High School, has submitted a letter of resignation, to be effective on August 31, 2016. The Superintendent recommends acceptance of the resignation.

L. Eckmeyer, a Special Education Instructional Aide at Timber Creek High School, has submitted a letter of resignation, to be effective on September 1, 2016. The Superintendent recommends acceptance of the resignation.

D. Schiraldi, Cafeteria worker at Timber Creek, did not renew the 2016-2017 contract.

9.   Approval: Change in Assignment

             The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval of the change in assignment
             for the individual listed on the schedule for the 2016-2017 school year. Details are shown on
             SCHEDULE J.

10. Approval Retirement

              Mr. S. Esposito, a Custodian at Triton High School has submitted a letter to the Board
              of Education indicating he will retire January 1, 2017. Mr. Esposito has been an employee
              of the district for twenty five years and six months. The Superintendent recommends acceptance
            of this resignation, for the purpose of retirement, with regret.

Mrs. K. Coralluzzo, secretary to the Business Administrator/Board Secretary has submitted
a letter to the Board of Education indicating she will retire January 1, 2017. Mrs. Coralluzzo
has been an employee of the district for twenty five years and eight months. The
Superintendent recommends acceptance of this resignation, for the purpose of retirement,
with regret.

11.   Approval Volunteer at Highland

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for Mr. Warren Veroneau
            to serve as a volunteer at Highland High School. He will be assisting with taking pictures
            of students, staff, etc during special events and for special accomplishments for the
            2016-2017 school year.

12. Approval: Title IA Math Tutors

The Superintendent requests Board of Education approval of the Title IA Math Tutors for
the 2016-2017 school year. Details are shown on SCHEDULE K.

Appointment: Mentors 2016-2017 School Year

The Superintendent requests Board of Education appointment of the Mentors for Beginning
Teacher Induction Program 2016-2017. Details are shown on SCHEDULE L.

Approval School Counseling Internship

The Superintendent recommends permission be granted for the following Wilmington
University student to serve her School Counseling Internship assignment for the
2016-2017 school year at Highland High School during the evening school program.

Student: Kathryn Grimes*
        Dates:                    September 2016 through December 2016
        Supervised by: Alicia Kohn
        School:                  Highland Regional High School Twilight Program
        Subject:                 School Counseling
*Upon completion of all necessary paperwork and criminal history clearance.

15.    Approval: Title IA Parent Liaisons

The Superintendent requests Board of Education approval of the Title IA Parent Liaisons for
the 2016-2017 school year. Details are shown on SCHEDULE M.

Approval: Part-time NCLB After-School/During-School Programs Cafeteria Supervision

The Superintendent requests Board of Education approval of the Part-time NCLB After-School/
During-School Programs Cafeteria Supervision for the 2016-2017 school year. Details are shown
on SCHEDULE N.

Approval: Retroactive Payment for Teen Pep Advisors

The Superintendent recommends approval of the retroactive payment for Teen Pep
Advisors. Details are shown on SCHEDULE P.

Approval: Title IA Coordinators

The Superintendent requests Board of Education approval of the Title IA Coordinators for
the 2016-2017 school year. Details are shown on SCHEDULE Q.

Appointment: Perkins Positions

The Superintendent requests Board of Education appointment of the teachers for the 2016-2017
Perkins positions. Details are shown on SCHEDULE R.

Appointment Tips & Tricks Workshop

The Superintendent requests approval of the employee shown on schedule S to be appointed
as Tips & Treats Workshop presenters for the 2016-2017 school year. Details of assignments
and salaries are shown on the schedule.

Approval: Title IA Night Time Counselors

The Superintendent requests Board of Education approval of the Title IA Night Time Counselors
for the 2016-2017 school year. Details are shown on Schedule T.

Approval Curriculum 2016-2017

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval of the following Curricula:

African American Lit Elective Curriculum Aug 2016
2016 Counseling Curriculum
World History Cultures-ESL-Completed
English 2 CP and A Level
English CP – Grade 11-Completed
English Grade 12-Completed
English Grade 9 A-CP Curriculum
Fashion Trends Curriculum
Grammar for Writing Curriculum
Life Skills History Curriculum
Life Skills Lab Curriculum
US History 1-Completed
US History 1-College Prep-Revision
US History 1 Honors-Completed
US History 2 Accelerated-Completed
AP US History II-Completed
US History 2 College Prep-Completed
Life Skills Science Curriculum-Physical Systems
Life Skills Science: (SCMD)
Life Skills Science Curriculum-Biology

Appointment: On-Course Super-Users

The Superintendent requests approval of the employees shown on SCHEDULE X to be
appointed as On-Course Super-Users for the 2016-2017 school year. Details of
are shown on the schedule.

Appointment: Teacher Leaders

The Superintendent requests approval of the employees shown on SCHEDULE Y
to be appointed as Teacher Leaders for the 2016-2017 school year. Details of
are shown on the schedule.

25.    Approval to observe Science teacher

The Superintendent recommends permission be granted for New Jersey Center for
Teaching and Learning (CTL) to observe Alexander Henderson, Science Teacher at
Highland High School, throughout the 2016-2017 school year as part of the CTL
Physics Endorsement Program.


26.   Approval Family Medical Leave/Family Leave/Medical Leave/Unpaid Leave

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for the following leave:

                  M.Y., a PE teacher at Timber Creek, will be taking maternity leave and leave for child rearing
purposes beginning November 14, 2016 through February 2, 2017 utilizing sick time for 6 weeks
and then unpaid leave.

B. ATHLETICS   Nothing to Report

C. POLICY

       1.     Second Reading - Policies & Procedures/Regulations

              Policies:
1140 Affirmative Action Program
     1220 Employment of Chief School Administrator
1310 Employment of School Business Administrator/Board Secretary
1523 Comprehensive Equity Plan
1530 Equal Employment Opportunity
1550   Affirmative Action Program for Employment and Contract
Practices/Employment Practices Plan
2200 Curriculum Content
2260 Affirmative Action Program for School and Classroom Practices
2411 Guidance Counseling
2423 Bilingual and ESL Education
2430 Co-Curricular Activities
2610 Educational Program Evaluation
2622 Student Assessments
3124 Employment Contract
3125 Employment of Teaching Staff Members
3125.1 Employment of Substitute Teachers
3126 District Mentoring Program
3141 Resignation
3144 Certification of Tenure Charges
3159 Teaching Staff Member/School District Reporting Responsibilities
3231 Outside Employment as Athletic Coach
3240 Professional Development for Teachers and School Leaders
3244 In Service Training
4159 Support Staff Member/School District Reporting Responsibilities
4434 Support Staff Vacations and Holidays
5305 Health Services Personnel
5350 Pupil Suicide Prevention
5460 High School Graduation
5514 Student Use of Vehicles on School Grounds
5339 Screening for Dyslexia
5750 Equal Educational Opportunity
5755 Equity in Education Programs and Services
5756 Transgender Students
7481 Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS also known as Drones)
8441 Care of Injured and Ill Persons
8454 Management of Pediculosis
8630 Bus Drivers/Bus Aide Responsibility
9541 Student Teachers/Interns

              Regulations:
1530 Equal Employment Opportunity Complaint Procedure
2200 Curriculum Content
2411 Guidance Counseling
2414 Programs and Services for Students in High Poverty and in High
                                       Need School Districts
2423 Bilingual and ESL Education
2430 Co-Curriculum Activities
3126 District Mentoring Program
3144 Certification of Tenure Charges
3125.1 Substitute Professional Staff Employment
3240 Professional Development for Teachers and School Leaders
3244 In Service Training
4212 Attendance
5330 Administration of Medication
5350 Student Suicide
5600 Student Discipline/Code of Conduct
8441 Care of Injured and Ill Persons
8630 Emergency School Bus Procedures

MISCELLANEOUS

Special Education - Out of District Placements 2016-2017

For the school year 2016-17, the Child Study Team has placed the classified students listed on SCHEDULE E in special education institutions believed to be the best staffed and equipped to deal with the specific learning disabilities identified for these students. Acknowledgement of the Board of Education for these placements is requested.
Harassment Intimidation & Bullying (HIB) Investigations

Be it resolved that the Black Horse Pike Regional School District Board of Education acknowledges that the HIB investigations were presented within the Executive Session portion of the September 22, 2016 Board of Education Meeting by the Superintendent of Schools and the District Anti Bullying Coordinator. Details are shown on SCHEDULE F.

Be it resolved that the Black Horse Pike Regional School District Board of Education approves the
results of the HIB Investigations that were presented and acknowledged with in Executive Session
portion of the August 25, 2016 Board of Education Meeting by the Superintendent of Schools and
the District Anti-Bullying Coordinator. Details are shown on SCHEDULE G.


3.   Approval Sustainable Jersey for School Small Grants Program

      The Superintendent requests Board of Education approval to apply for Sustainable Jersey for
      Schools Small Grants Program. Grant awarded is $10,000 or $2,000. Details are shown on
      SCHEDULE O.

NJQSAC Statement of Assurance

           The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education attests to the accuracy of the
           NJ QSAC Statement of Assurance and approve the submission of the SOA, Declaration
           page and board resolution to the NJ Department of education. Details are shown on SCHEDULE U.

Approval Special Olympics of New Jersey Grant Proposal

      The Superintendent requests Board of Education approval to accept the Special Olympics
      of New Jersey Grant if awarded. Details are shown on SCHEDULE V.


6.   Approval Merit Goals

     WHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-3.1 permits a Board of Education to include in its contract with
     the Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Brian Repici, qualitative and quantitative criteria and
    associated merit salary bonuses in recognition of his achievement during the 2016-2017 school
   year, and WHEREAS, the Black Horse Pike Regional School Board of Education has now
     developed a set of annual goals for the 2016-2017 school year that it wishes to include in its
     Employment Agreement with the Superintendent, NOW, THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that
     the Black Horse Pike Regional School District Board of Education establishes the following
     quantitative and qualitative criteria and merit salary bonuses for is achievement. Details are
     shown on the attached SCHEDULE W.

Student Code of Conduct Long Term Suspensions

The Superintendent recommends the extension of the short-term suspension of K.F to a
long-term suspension pending further evaluation. K.F. will receive educational services
via home instruction through the duration of the long-term suspension.

INFORMATION ITEMS
Dr. Brian Repici, Superintendent

Nothing to Report

SPECIAL EDUCATION/POLICY UPDATE
Mr. David Cappuccio, Jr., Director of Special Services & Policy

Week of Respect Activities

BUSINESS/TECHNOLOGY UPDATE
Mrs. Jean Grubb, Board Secretary/Business Administrator

Nothing to Report

CURRICULUM UPDATE
Mr. Matthew Szuchy, Director of Curriculum & Instruction

Nothing to Report

PERSONNEL UPDATE
Mrs. Julie Scully, DIrector of Personnel Management

8th Grade Open House

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